Bristol World claim English Championship side Bristol City have rejected a £9million offer for striker Antoine Semenyo – amid reports that Celtic and West Ham are showing interest in the London-born star.
Semenyo, 22, enjoyed an excellent campaign for Bristol City during the 2021-22 campaign – although he will have wanted to score a few more goals. He netted eight times, but laid on an impressive 12 assists.
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Reports in March said that both West Ham and Celtic were interested in the Ghana international. But nothing has come to fruition as of yet, with Bristol City holding out for a fee of £20million if they are to let Semenyo go.
Now, the interest in Semenyo is ramping up. Bristol City have turned down a £9million offer from an unnamed club, with the Robins seeking more than double that fee. His contract ends in 2023.
Bristol City reject Semenyo offer amid Celtic and West Ham interest
Semenyo looks as though he is going to be a proper talent. Still only 22, he has already played 137 times at senior level. Goals, assists, pace, trickery and versatility in the final third, he is destined for the Premier League.
But Bristol City are not going to get the £20million they crave and that is because of Semenyo’s contract. The Robins need to sell this summer to bring in some cash for his signature, meaning his price tag will reduce.
If Bristol City get an offer between £10million and £15million, then they really have to consider it. Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson said this year that he is a “nightmare to play against”.
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